On Mon, Dec 04, 2006 at 06:56:15AM -0500, Nick Holland wrote: > Patrick Cummings wrote: > ... > > While I perfectly understand that you said you had a problem with Mailman > > that uses too much CPU time, you need to understand that normally the > > hardware is built to allow you to use the CPU at 100% for all the time. > > According to that and the temperatures you reported, it means you have > > a problem that should be fixed on the hardware level. Your machine simply > > overheats. You did not tell us a lot about the hardware of this machine. > > Is it a tower server or is it a rackmount unit? Is it in a server room where > > the air that enters the case might already be too hot? With more details > > about your hardware setup, I am sure I can provide you with some tips > > about how to enhance the cooling. If I were you I would take the machine > > down. 90C+ temps at 100% cpu load is not normal. > [snip] > Your software problem is just exposing a severe HW problem. Could be as > simple as an improperly fitted heatsink...and in fact, that's what I'd put > my money on. >
That's what I did, and lost. :-/ But what you both say makes sense, so I'll be looking for a replacement. Thanks, Tor
